Full name : ……………………………… CONSOLIDATION 1 UNITS 1 – 4 Time allowed : 60 minutes I – Circle the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of the other three : 1. A. changed B. advised C. published D. assembled 2. A. technique B. stomachache C. kitchen D. chaotic 3. A. pictures B. payrolls C. accounts D. transistors 4. A. purpose B. diagonal C. observer D. poke 5. A. encounter B. eternal C. entrust D. envy II – Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the other three : 1. A. development B. contribution C. expectation D. entertainment 2. A. competition B. television C. repetition D. occupation 3. A. generous B. dangerous C. ambitious D. marvelous 4. A. appearance B. assistance C. attendance D. tolerance 5. A. appreciate B. experience C. embarrassing D. situation III – Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences : 1. They were talking about Timmy, _______ was poor conduct at school. A. whose problems B. who C. one of whose problems D. whom 2. Lizzie’s parents let her _______ by her close friend, a very excellent student. A. to be taught B. be taught C. teach D. being taught 3. You should be very _______ to your teacher for their help. A. grateful B. thank C. thanking D. pleased 4. The Health Minister was _______ on in a private hospital last week. A. operated B. admitted C. cared D. treated 5. She was a devoted nurse, always very _______ to the needs of her elderly patients. A. careful B. responsible C. attentive D. accurate 6. The manager had his secretary _______ the report for him. A. type B. typing C. typed D. to type 7. Since the beginning of this school year you haven’t seem to _______ much progress in English. A. create B. have C. own D. make 8. Ann quit her job at the advertising agency, _______ surprised everyone. A. which B. that C. who D. it 9. Every man, woman, and child _______ under the law. A. is protected B. are protected C. should protect D. protects 10. Have you ever considered _______ a pharmacist ? A. become B. to become C. becoming D. became IV – Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition : 1. Have you kept ____________ contact ____________ the surgeon who operated ____________ you last year ? 2. Students should aim to become more independent ____________ their teachers. 3. ____________ behalf of the committee, I’d like to thank you for your generous donation. 4. You’d better set ____________ ten minutes early in case there is a lot of traffic. 1 Mark 5. The girl may need several months to get ____________ her serious operation. 6. She was strict but fair to the children, so when she happened to punish them ____________ disobedience they didn’t seem to mind it much. 7. The boy was pale and weak ____________ lack ____________ fresh air and exercise. 8. There will be a brief pause ____________ the proceedings while the piano is moved into place. 9. He stopped at the door, waiting ____________ vain for her to acknowledge his presence. 10. According to the British table manners, the napkin is kept ______________ the lap and never tucked ______________ the collar. V – Complete the sentences with the following verbs in the correct form : 1. My mother always made me (wash) ______________ my hand before every meal. She wouldn’t let me (come) ______________ to dinner table until she had inspected my hand. 2. The new system is intended (apply) ______________ in a month. 3. Neither Mr. Bill nor his children (like) ______________ his wife’s talkativeness. 4. I hope you (save) ______________ enough money to carry out you plan before you (forget) ______________ it. 5. Why (you, not say) ______________ that you were short of money ? If I had known, I (lend) ______________ you some. 6. The customs officers refused (let) ______________ him into the country. 7. He pretended (not/understand) ______________ the regulations. 8. He often wears a large pair of sun-glasses to avoid (recognize) ______________. 9. This is the longest flight I (ever, take) ______________. By the time we get to New Zealand, we (fly) ______________ for 13 hours. I’m going to be exhausted. 10. The employees were unhappy when the new management took over. They were not accustomed to (treat) ______________ disrespectfully by the managers. By (threaten) ______________ (stop) ______________ (work) ______________, they got the company (listen) ______________ to their grievances. VI – Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets : 1. I asked the teacher for help, but unfortunately, I didn’t understand his (explain) ______________. 2. The (discover) ______________ of the new drug is of great (significant) ______________ for people suffering from heart problems. 3. Try to use your money as (economy) ______________ as you can. 4. Johnson was (influence) ______________ in persuading the producers to put money into the film. 5. (Solid) _______________ is the integration, and degree and type of integration, shown by a society or group with people and their neighbours. 6. (Grateful) ______________, thankfulness, or appreciation is a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive. 7. The government repeatedly stressed its support for (parent) ______________ choice in the selection of a child's school. 8. (Standard) _______________ is the process of developing and agreeing upon technical standards. 9. The sauce itself was light, (fragrance) ______________ and slightly sweet. 10. Tax (avoid) ______________ is the use of legal methods to modify an individual's financial situation in order to lower the amount of income tax owed. VII – Rewrite the following sentences using the words given : 1. Would you mind not smoking in here ?  I’d rather………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. The doctor advised me to rest.  The doctor suggested………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. I prefer Vietnamese food to English food. 2  I’d rather………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. I was very busy, I couldn’t go to the cinema.  If I……………………………………………………………………………………………… . 5. Although he had a good salary, he was not happy in his job.  In spite………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. It took us three hours to open the door.  We spent………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. You will avoid waiting by booking a table in advance.  If……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. ‘I think you should go by train’, he told us.  He advised……………………………………………………………………………………… 9. It is not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon.  I am not ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10. He doesn’t live there any more.  He used……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . VIII – Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer : Going to party can be fun and enjoyable. If you are invited to a party, do call your host up early to inform him / her of whether you are going. If you want to bring someone who has not been invited along with you, you should ask for permission first. Remember to dress appropriately for the party. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed formally whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans. If you are not sure what to wear, do ask your host. During the party you may perhaps like to help your host by offering to serve drinks or wash the dishes. Your host would certainly appreciate these efforts. If you happen to be in a party you do not know anyone, do not try to monopolize the host’s attention. This is inconsiderate since your host has many people to attend to and can not spend all his / her time with you. Instead, learn to mingle with others at the party. You could try breaking the ice by introducing yourself to someone who is friendly-looking. Before you leave the party, remember to thank your host first. If you have the time, you could even offer to help your host clean up the place. 1. If you are invited to a party, you should ______ . A. take someone with you B. ask your parents’ permission first C. bring a small gift D. call to confirm your arrival 2. According to the passage, if you are dressed differently from everybody at the party, ______ . A. you will make people notice you B. people may be attached you C. you will feel uncomfortable D. you shouldn’t pay attention to your clothes 3. What should you do if you are in a party ? A. Talk to your host as much as possible. B. Move around and talk to other guests. C. Try to break the ice up. D. Just make friends with friend-looking people. 4. The phrase “break the ice” means ______ . A. make friends B. attract people’s attention C. make people feel more relaxed D. establish a relationship 5. Which of the following is not true according to the passage ? A. You shouldn’t bring someone who hasn’t been invited along with you to a party. B. You should help your host with the wash-up or clean-up. C. You shouldn’t be very clearly different from everyone at the party. D. You shouldn’t leave without showing your gratitude to your host. 3 . Full name : ……………………………… CONSOLIDATION 1 UNITS 1 – 4 Time allowed : 60 minutes I – Circle the word whose bold part is. stomachache C. kitchen D. chaotic 3. A. pictures B. payrolls C. accounts D. transistors 4. A. purpose B. diagonal C. observer D. poke 5. A. encounter B.